Orthodontic practices near Abridge
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Abridge, 66 practices within 10 and 289 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, 3.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics EppingEpping | 3.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEEpping | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| Collier Row Dental PracticeCollier Row | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.3 (219 reviews) |
| Woodford Dental CareWoodford Green | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (667 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 5.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 5.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Epping, 3.3 miles north; the next are Buckhurst Hill (3.8 miles south-west) and Collier Row (4.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Epping | 2 | 3.3 miles north |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Collier Row | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Woodford Green | 1 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Chingford | 3 | 5.0 miles west |
| Romford | 9 | 5.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill (5.0 from 108 reviews), 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Orthodontic GalleryBarkingside | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
| Fourways Dental ClinicRomford | 4.9 (286 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abridge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Epping Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,613 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,051 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 197 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Essex | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Debden Park High School — 1.3 miles Davenant Foundation School — 1.8 miles Forest Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,467 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, Epping — 3 miles FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions, Buckhurst Hill — 4 miles Collier Row Dental Practice, Collier Row — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 66 within 10 miles, 289 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Station Road Dental Practice — 3 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abridge
Abridge is 3.3 miles from Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 66 practices, and within 20 there are 289.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontic Gallery (5.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Abridge list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Abridge are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Epping, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abridge
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Orthodontist in Abridge: This page was put together for people in Abridge who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Abridge or another part of Essex. Abridge — a small village with a population of around 1,613 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Abridge
Abridge has a population of around 1,613, making it a small village within Essex. Just around 1 km south-east, Lambourne is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Abridge
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abridge itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 3 miles away; FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 4 miles away; and Collier Row Dental Practice, about 4 miles away.
Abridge in context
Abridge is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.5% of Abridge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,051 residents in Abridge's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Abridge has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Abridge are Debden Park High School (1.3 miles) and Davenant Foundation School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Abridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Abridge is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Lambourne, Hobbs Cross, Theydon Garnon, Lambourne End, Theydon Bois, and Chigwell Row are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abridge
Orthodontic treatment in Abridge is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Abridge
No orthodontic practice covers Abridge directly, though Station Road Dental Practice (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Abridge — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Abridge, 6.7% of the 2,051 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Abridge is better served than 60% of towns in England. Families in Abridge are served by secondary schools including Debden Park High School (1.3 miles) and Davenant Foundation School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Abridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abridge is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Abridge
Patients in Abridge have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Abridge — Local Context
Abridge has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Station Road Dental Practice — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Abridge as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Abridge. Census data puts 16.5% of Abridge's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,051 residents in the neighbourhood around Abridge, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Abridge has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Families in Abridge are served by secondary schools including Debden Park High School (1.3 miles) and Davenant Foundation School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Abridge is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abridge is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Abridge. The nearest we do hold are Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 3 miles away; FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions in Buckhurst Hill, about 4 miles away; and Collier Row Dental Practice, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abridge
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Abridge, Essex. This page links onward to Lambourne, Hobbs Cross, Theydon Garnon, Lambourne End, Theydon Bois, and Chigwell Row for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abridge is Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping, about 3.3 miles to the north. The next closest are SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.3 miles) and FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abridge?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Abridge, 66 practices within 10 miles and 289 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abridge?
The nearest practice to Abridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Epping, about 3.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include FIRST Ortho - FIRST Impressions (3.8 miles) and Collier Row Dental Practice (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abridge, Essex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abridge, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.